Greek Island Cuisine: Savoring the Local Food and Drink on a Sailing Yacht

Greece, one of the most popular yachting locations, is known for its amazing cuisine as well as its turquoise waters, white homes with blue roofs, and welcoming locals. Greek food is mostly consisting of fresh ingredients, such as lamb and seafood and here we present you the top greek dishes to try on your sailing yacht charter in Greece this summer.  

A Greece yacht getaway allows you to explore the inviting Mediterranean Sea, stopping at each breathtaking Greek island to sample its most mouthwatering meals. Hiring a professional chef onboard is the ideal option if you wish to savour greek delicacies during your trip whenever you like. Here we have gathered some of the highlights of the greek cuisine you should try while being on your sailing yacht.


1. “Horiatiki” salad

Picture a dish with toasted bread, ripe (but not overripe) tomatoes, juicy olives, feta cheese, freshly sliced red onion, and capers. The dish may also include oregano and olive oil. I’m referring to the trifecta of delicious, healthy, and delightful. Excellent on its own or as a side dish for other main courses.

2. Moussakas

While moussaka is a dish that is popular throughout the Mediterranean and the Balkans, its foundation is the sautéed aubergine, minced lamb, fried puréed tomato, onion, garlic, and spices like cinnamon and allspice, along with a small amount of potato. The dish is then finished with a creamy béchamel sauce and cheese topping.

3. Dolmadakia

Every area and even every home in Greece has its take on dolmades, whether it’s the traditional vine leaf packet or hollowed-out veggies like tomatoes, peppers, and courgettes that are packed and baked. Long-grain rice is frequently used in the stuffing, or vegetarian variants, rice is flavoured with flavorful mixtures of herbs including thyme, dill, fennel, and oregano. You may also use pine nuts.

4. Octopus

One of the symbols of Greece is an octopus being put out to dry beside a harbour. They create a delicious meze (appetiser) when grilled or marinated, or a hearty main dish when stewed in wine.

5. Pita

Spinach, feta cheese, or any other sort of cheese is packed between layers of phyllo pastry and cooked in the oven. Excellent for a snack or breakfast. Bougatsa is a delicious pie that has cinnamon sugar on top and is filled with buttery custard cream. Excellent when eaten hot from the oven.

6. Dessert

For dessert, you should try Loukoumades or/and Spoon, sweets. These two delicious traditional greek desserts are a must-try. Loukoumádes are little spherical doughballs that are deep-fried and typically served with honey and cinnamon, and spoon sweets are fruits, vegetables, flowers, nuts, and nuts are all used to make preserves, which differ greatly from jams. While the texture of spoon candy is thick, the syrup is more translucent than jams in appearance. They are frequently blended with creamy yoghurt and provided as a treat in many households and a free dessert in restaurants; it is exquisite.

Don’t forget to accompany your greek gastronomy experience with some ouzo or tsipouro.

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